Podcaster: Mike Simmons; Guest: Yumna Majeed
Title: Big Impact Astrononomy: Reaching for the Stars: Inspiring Girls in Pakistan with Yumna Majeed
Organization: Astronomy for Equity
Link : https://astro4equity.org/big-impact-astronomy-podcast/
Description: Yumna is dedicated to astronomy education, inspiring girls in cities and isolated rural regions. Often volunteers her own time and resources to follow her passion.
Highlight: Witness her incredible dedication to bringing the wonders of the universe to underserved communities..
Big Impact Astronomy: Through the Telescope is a video podcast that highlights the remarkable work of astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. Hosted by Mike Simmons, this podcast showcases how astronomy is used to improve lives in schools, refugee camps, hospitals, and more. Each episode features dedicated volunteers who introduce STEM in developing countries, inspire girls to pursue science careers, and bring hope to communities in crisis. Join us as we explore the stories of these unsung heroes making a difference through the wonders of the cosmos.
Bio: Mike Simmons is the founder of Astronomy for Equity ( https://bmsis.org/astro4equity/ ). Others on the team, including people around the world in astronomy and space exploration, authors and philosophers, designers and artists and more will be added as the website is developed.
Mike founded Astronomers Without Borders in 2006 to unite astronomy and space enthusiasts around the world through their common interests. During the UN-declared International Year of Astronomy 2009, Mike led the effort to organize the Cornerstone Project 100 Hours of Astronomy in more than 100 countries, with an estimated one million people looking through outreach telescopes in one night.
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Transcript:
- 🌟 Considered Mentally Challenged for Dreaming of Space
- 🌌 Teaching About the Solar System
- 🌠 Moved to Tears at a US Space Museum
- 🚀 Exciting Kids in Pakistan About Space
- 🎥 Why Share These Stories with the World
- 📰 “Space News” Magazine in Urdu
- 👩🔬 Girls Inspired to be Scientists
- 🌍 Yumna’s Diverse Team and Their Space Dreams
- 🌌 Universal Interest in Astronomy
- 📚 Addiction to the Joy of Educating
- 🔭 Passion and Frustration in Space Education
- 📖 Magazine Contribution from a US Author
- 💬 Value of Passion Over Money
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